Jeanne M. Dornfeldt, age 90, of Horicon, died on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Friends may gather on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the Murray Funeral Home in Horicon from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service for Jeanne will be on Monday at the funeral home at 7:00 PM with Rev. Mary Mail officiating. Cremation will follow.

The former JeanneMae Ruppenthal was born on May 19, 1918 in Milwaukee to the late Eugene and Mabel (Kunz) Ruppenthal. Jeanne attended college at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and graduated in 1941. Later, she received her Master''s Degree. Jeanne was a Librarian for the Mayville Public Library for 23 years. In 1971, she was nominated as the Librarian of the Year. Jeanne taught at the Dodge County Teachers College and was a teacher/librarian at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution for 20 years. Jeanne was a genealogical researcher and was a member of the Collectors Clique in Horicon.

Jeanne is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Dennis) Persha and Lee Dornfeldt all of Horicon, her foster daughter, Debbie (Del) Kramer of Beaver Dam, grandchildren, Stephanie (Lee) Bonack of Mayville, Stacey Persha of Madison, Lindsey Kramer of Fond du Lac, and Jackie Kramer of Beaver Dam, and her great grandchildren, Jessica Bachhuber and Matt Bonack, both of Mayville. She is further survived by her brother, Leland (Pam Meyer) Ruppenthal of Oconomowoc, a sister, Eunice Fitzgerald of Wauwatosa, her closest friends, Jo Anne VandeZande and Janet Molebash, both of Mayville, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and the father of her children, Melvin Dornfeldt.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Jeanne''s name to the Dodge County Humane Society.

The Murray Funeral Home in Horicon is caring for the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com

Service Details

Monday, August 4th, 2008, 7:00pm

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Although I had only the one time visiting with you for a couple of hours I knew you were a special person. I took you and your daughter by golf cart around Fox Lake Correctional to see the new Library where you once spent many years working. You will be missed by many from this fine Institution. Pat

Posted by: Pat Trapp Dec 03, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeanne. I worked with her for many years at Fox Lake and enjoyed when she would join us for Christmas parties or get-togethers after her retirement. She was a fantastic lady and friend. There are only a few of the "old" crew left, but we remember the good times we all had. I''m sorry I have to work this evening or I would have come to the memorial. She is in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Linda Kuehn

Posted by: Linda Kuehn Aug 04, 2008

You were the BEST! Lee

Posted by: Lee Dornfeldt Aug 03, 2008

thanks for everything gram. i miss you. love steph and lee

Posted by: lee and steph bonack Aug 03, 2008

We will miss you mom. You took care of us for many years.

Posted by: Dennis & Lynn Aug 03, 2008

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